A two-day forum in Somalia that brought together women, the youth, academics, women’s rights activists and political experts concluded deliberations on Wednesday with a call for 30 percent women quota in political representation to be guaranteed.
In 2011, the Arab Spring precipitated fervent calls for democratic reforms, leading the Moroccan government to enact gender quotas that reserved seats for women in Parliament as well as regional, district, and communal councils.
In 2011, the Arab Spring precipitated fervent calls for democratic reforms, leading the Moroccan government to enact gender quotas that reserved seats for women in Parliament as well as regional, district, and communal councils.
This e-Discussion raised awareness about the slow progress towards achieving full and equal participation of women in politics and gathered exp
This e-Discussion raised awareness about the slow progress towards achieving full and equal participation of women in politics and gathered exp
Somalia is halving the registration fees for women candidates to encourage more participation in the upcoming elections.
Gender Impact Studies Center at IMPRI organized an IMPRI #WebPolicyTalk - The State of Gen
Gender Impact Studies Center at IMPRI organized an IMPRI #WebPolicyTalk - The State of Gen
Nigeria has very few women participating in politics. Only seven out of 109 senators and 22 of the 360 House of Representatives members are women.
Nigeria has very few women participating in politics. Only seven out of 109 senators and 22 of the 360 House of Representatives members are women.
Mexico is the first country in the world to implement gender parity so thoroughly and effectively. The journey has not been easy—and is far from over.
Mexico is the first country in the world to implement gender parity so thoroughly and effectively. The journey has not been easy—and is far from over.
The political agreement signed in Somalia this past heralds not just a new democratic dawn but also one of equity and inclusivity by raising the quota of women in the formal political space to at least a third of the bicameral fede
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